Who We Are

Elim Village operates two exceptional aging in place communities for older adults. Our retirement villages are located in Surrey and Chilliwack, B.C., where over 1,000 seniors call Elim Village ‘home’. We’re looking for new talent to join us as we continue to be at the leading edge of seniors living. We offer a unique opportunity to be part of a not-for-profit organization founded on Christian principles and beliefs, which pursues the highest standards of professionalism. Join our diverse team of more than 500 employees in making a daily difference in the lives of residents.

Job Summary Working from a Christian faith-based perspective, the Chaplain responds with compassion and inclusiveness to the spiritual health needs identified by residents, their families, and staff through a process of assessment and care. Over intentional relationship building the Chaplain comes alongside to assist individuals to live well and offers support through end-of-life care. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Chaplain is skilled in offering existential, spiritual, and religious resident care across beliefs, cultural perspectives, and practices.

Qualifications

• Training in theology, counselling, social work, or related discipline.
• Education or experience relevant to spiritual care within a multicultural and faith setting.
• Experience addressing the needs of residents and families encountering crisis, disability, loss, bereavement, and end-of-life.
• Training and/or experience working with older adults and individuals living with a variety of conditions and cognitive impairments including dementia.
• Solid understanding and adherence to Christian theology and principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an active and visible role within the Full Care department at Elim Village.
• Build relationships by coming alongside residents and families in a variety of areas but not limited to: emotional and spiritual wellbeing, dealing with issues of death and dying, spiritual/emotional distress, adaptation to illness, social functioning, advocacy issues and communication.
• Work closely with team members in handling situations requiring grief support.
• Represent the Pastoral team in weekly resident care meetings preparing and providing a spiritual overview and assessment for each resident participant.
• Build relationships with staff members and volunteers providing emotional and spiritual support as needed and requested.
• Attend the Full Care Core Team meetings.
• Act as an ad hoc resource and support for the care team and with their own self-care needs, as health care providers.
• As able, participate as part of the Pastoral team in programming and events.
• Other duties such as, but not limited to, documentation and record keeping required for operational purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Willingness to embrace Elim’s mission and supporting statements that guide our daily interactions.
• Sensitivity and ability to work with residents and families with diverse values, beliefs, and backgrounds (socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, spiritual, etc.).
• Genuine sensitivity and empathy towards individuals and their families coping with the stresses of full care and end of life.
• Demonstrates resident-centred approach to care.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain collaborative relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent active listening skills, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Self-direction and independent decision making, sound clinical judgement and critical thinking skills; with a demonstrated ability to function effectively within a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Able to generate rapport rapidly and with a wide diversity of residents and those close to them.
• Committed to personal, physical, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual well-being and development.
• Strong understanding and compliance with the principles and practice of confidentiality.
• Clear understanding of the palliative care philosophy and end of life care at Elim Village.
• Demonstrates ethical and professional conduct that reflects and upholds the values and standards of care of Elim Village.

Notes

• This is a part-time position at the Fleetwood Campus.
• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience.

Working Conditions

• Employee must be able to work on-the-job site.
• This position may require availability for some weekends.

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